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Holdsworth, Ronald Silson
Holdsworth, Ronald Silson
Service number:
P/JX 219248
Nationality:
British
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Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Able Seaman
Unit:
H.M.S. Starling (U66)
,
Royal Navy
Awarded on:
September 14th, 1943
Citation:
"For great skill and daring in action with enemy submarines in the Atlantic while serving in one of H.M. Ships."
LG 36169/4074
Sources
Photo 1: Jacqueline Holdsworth
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Third Supplement to The London Gazette of 10th September 1943, Issue 36169, Page 4074, dated September 14th, 1943
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